Saturday, December 28, 2024

We are still here….

 

Our location:

BLM Ogilby Rd, Winterhaven, California 


We are still tucked away in Southern California enjoying the winter adventure. The days are mostly balmy with some chilly winds tossed in occasionally to remind us it is now winter time. We are of course sympathetic to those that can’t be here and will just suffer through for everyone with no complaining. Yes we are that generous!




Some times the night sky is on fire. 
Dec 22


We are no longer solo as most or at least some of you know, our friends Ken and Kim have been here since Nov 18,  they too are suffering the reminder of winter right along with us, they are not complaining either. Happy hours are more on the quiet side but fun, informative and some times even educational. We are truly enjoying their company. 


Kim and Ken have taken a spot in the front yard.

I told you it was breezy, sand in the chairs.


We, meaning the four of us, Kim, Ken, Riley and I met up with Bill, Patsy, Duncan and Patty on Nov 19 at the entrance gate to Los Algodones, Mexico for a fun filled day. It was our first time meeting Duncan and Patty, who also are from Ontario, Canada, and in fact are from Northern Ontario just as Riley and I are. We had a fabulous time, enjoyed some laughs, some good food and drinks, managed a few hugs and handshakes from some folks that remembered us, we even managed to spend some money, after all ,”Its almost free.”. It was so surprising when we turned the corner to start for the line at US customs, 2:00 pm and no one was in line! We all enjoyed that a great deal.


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Riley, Deb, Duncan, Patty, Patsy, Bill, Ken, Kim






We shared Christmas Dinner in our rig with the two K’s, they supplied half, we supplied half, we were all full by the end! You will have to take my word for it as we don’t have a single pic! Thanks Kim and Ken, it was delicious and the company fantastic!


Christmas Eve


We FaceTimed with my grandsons on Christmas Eve for a bit, but chatted with everyone back home and here in California on Christmas Morning. SIL Janet and hubby Dennis are once again in Indian Wells, California.


Not spectacular but nice.

Nightly chats with Dad, has us wondering if they will get any more snow, it has rained now for a couple of days, their snow is mostly gone, but there are serious patches of ice in some places. 




Happy belated birthday wishes to Isabel, my great niece. She celebrated on Christmas Eve. I believe Miss Issy is 11. Also happy birthday to cousin Barry, a Christmas Day baby. 


Thanks for stopping by.


Until next time…..


Take care, stay safe,


Deb



23 comments:

  1. Great pictures… fabulous spot!
    We are enjoying our time here with you and Riley! The trip to Mexico was fun and Christmas dinner was delicious…
    Happy New Year to you both!

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    1. Thanks. We agree it was a great spot, Mexico was fun, and dinner was fabulous.
      Looking forward to spending more time with you folks.

      Deb

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  2. Nice catch up with you guys. We certainly enjoyed our time with all in Mexico.

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    1. It was fun, we enjoyed our time very much. Maybe again in the new year we can do it again.

      Deb

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  3. Glad you have friends close by. Very nice sunsets. Happy New Year!

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  4. Always enjoy your pics !
    And best wishes for you both in the coming Year !!!

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    1. Thank you, I’m glad you like the photos.
      Happy New Year and all the best to you as well.

      Deb

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    1. Oh I wonder if it was a naughty comment. Lol

      Deb

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    1. Oh this one must have been even more naughty. Lol

      Deb

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  7. Sounds like you are enjoying a great time in the desert with friends. We do appreciate you not complaining about the "winter" weather to those of us not there...lol

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    1. A non naughty comment! Lol. Well we are a little chilly sometimes but we’re tough! Lol. Happy New Year!

      Deb

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  8. It's a hard road to hoe, but someone's got to do it. I'm glad it's you four!!

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    1. Thank you, I’m glad someone recognizes our great effort! We are happy to do our part! Lol

      Deb

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  9. It's really tough to be here, isn't it? We are all so brave though.
    We had fun in Mexico.
    Merry Christmas, glad you all shared a meal too.

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  10. Sounds like a good time is being had by all. Always a bonus when there is no line coming back into the US!

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    1. It was, you and Barb might have enjoyed it! It is indeed a bonus to have no line.

      Deb

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  11. It is so generous of you both to suffer through and not complain :-) Wow nobody in line coming back from Algodones, that doesn't happen often! I hope you both have a very Happy New Year and all the best for 2025.

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    1. Thanks, suffering in silence builds character! Lol

      Deb

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